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HCL 506Y

1983 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,988 mi
Last recorded96,988 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1983 BMW 735119,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCL 506Y
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 96,988 miles

both rear tyres cracked/ perished on inner walls

exhaust in poor condition

various states of corrosion underneath , but not considered excessive

Fail 30 Nov 2009 96,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust in poor condition and leaking at centre joint

front brake discs rusty

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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HCL 506Y is a 1983 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 119,518 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCL 506Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 43 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HCL 506Y registered?

HCL 506Y is a 1983 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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